Shadowing Practice: How to Get a Haircut in English! ๐โ๏ธ Step-by-Step Tips! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Oh hi guys!
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In this video we're going to learn how to get your haircut in English
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and how to give someone a haircut in English.
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So let's begin.
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Sorry, can I get my haircut please?
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This video is brought to you in partnership with Manroom BarberSpot.
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Okay, so let's begin the video by looking at some vocabulary
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that you might use in in the hairdressers or at the barbers.
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We're going to be looking at some easy words,
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some medium difficulty words and some hard words and you can see how many of these words that you know.
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So let's take a look.
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Let's go, let's see how many of these words you know.
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First of all we've got this one which dries your hair.
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What's it called?
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Hair dryer.
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Hair dryer.
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This one, you use this on your hair to make it stay in place
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so it doesn't move around too much after you've styled it.
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Do you know what it's called?
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Hairspray.
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Hairspray.
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Okay, the next one.
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This you need to clean your hair, to wash your hair with water when you're in the shower for example.
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Nice and easy.
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Shampoo.
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But be careful with the pronunciation.
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It's not shampoo, it's shampoo.
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And after you shampoo, you might use this to make your hair softer, to condition your hair a little bit.
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What do we call this in English?
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Conditioner.
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And what about this one?
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This is a slightly harder word.
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This one we use
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when we're going to shave put it on our beard to
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help the shave be smoother to make the shave easier
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and less irritating for your skin what do we call
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that shaving cream shaving cream okay
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and what about this one you can use this to style your hair okay especially
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if you've got short hair like mine you want to stick it up a little bit
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or create more of a style to make your hair look cool we call that
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wax hair wax okay let's look at some more vocabulary over
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here okay let's look at some more words here we'll start off with an easier one what's this called
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hairbrush hair brush and similar to a hairbrush but different this is called a a comb, a comb.
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The B is silent, okay?
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So comb and not comb.
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And what are these called?
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The pronunciation is a bit difficult.
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They're scissors.
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But this particular type of scissors is called hair cutting shears.
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And these scissors are slightly different.
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You can see they have teeth.
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and these are for thinning your hair.
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So if you have a very thick hair, they thin your hair and they are called thinning shears.
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Okay, so these are quite difficult words.
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Thinning shears.
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We also have this one.
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These are for cutting your hair and what's that called in English?
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They're called clippers.
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And with our clippers we can put different things on top so we can cut our hair at different lengths.
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So we can even cut it very very short.
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And they are called clipper guards.
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Clipper guards.
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Okay, so here we also have something for our beard, okay?
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So that we can look very smart and I don't need to use this
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because I don't have much of a beard, but anyway.
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And these are called razors.
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This is a razor.
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Razor.
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Very careful, very careful.
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This that we wear when we get our hair cut is called a cutting cape.
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And finally, also when we are shaving and using a razor, we use one of these.
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And this is called a shaving brush.
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So how many words did you know?
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Let me know in the comments of the video.
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Let's get our hair cut in English.
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Okay, so now let's get my hair cut in English.
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I'm with Luca from Manroo.
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Hello to everybody.
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Ciao.
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Luca is Italian, so also I'm going to be teaching Luca how to say the things in English as well.
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So, Luca, you understand a bit English, yes?
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Yeah, of course.
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What is the first thing we need to do to cut my hair?
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Ok, let's wash your hair now.
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Ah, ok, we are going to wash your hair now.
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Yeah, we are going to wash your hair now.
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Awesome, let's go.
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Ok, so this is a towel, yeah?
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Ma Sam, come posso chiedere se la temperatura va bene?
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Ok, you can say in English, is the temperature ok for you?
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Ok, is the temperature good for you?
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Yeah, the temperature is great, thank you.
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Very good. So relaxing.
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Oh Sam, how would you like your haircut?
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Ah, great.
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I would like my haircut just a bit.
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I want a trim.
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Do you know what a trim is?
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Yeah, with the clippers?
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Wow, a trim actually just means you cut a little bit.
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A little bit, not too much.
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We will use the clippers.
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The clippers, yes.
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Yes, I learned it.
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Here we say on the side on the side or on the back and on the top.
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I'd like it a little bit longer on the top.
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Okay Sam, but how do we do the frangia?
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Okay, in English you can say how do you wear your fringe?
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I wear my fringe this way, hanging to the left, but I just want you to cut a little bit.
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Okay, like that.
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Perfect.
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Okay, your hairs are wet.
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Ah, in English we don't say our hairs are wet, because in English hair is uncountable,
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so we say your hair is wet.
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Ok, thank you.
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Sam, what do you say?
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Do we make a good fade here?
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Ah, a fade.
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A fade is when it's very short and gets longer progressively.
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Ok, no, I don't like that very much.
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Ok.
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I'm very traditional.
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So it's better if you use the scissors?
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The scissors.
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Scissors.
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Scissors.
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Yeah, we can use the scissors.
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Okay, very good.
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Luca, do you know what these are called on the side?
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The base.
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The base.
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This is beautiful.
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Well, this is impossible to know in English.
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It's not impossible, it's easy.
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It's easier.
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They're called sideburns.
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Sideburns.
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Sideburns, yes.
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Burns, like bruciare?
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Bruciare, yeah.
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Burns, like fire.
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Sideburns.
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How do you want your sideburns?
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How do you want your sideburns?
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How do you want your sideburns?
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How do you want your sideburns?
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I would like them cut
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a little bit diagonally, do you think? diagonally like this yeah maybe does it look good
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I'm not seeing him.
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So Luca, do you know what dandruff is?
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Yes, of course.
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Let me check.
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No, no, no. No, no?
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So dandruff is when you've got little bits of white skin on your scalp.
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Your scalp is the head, the skin of your head, below your hair.
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You don't want dandruff.
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Ah, and Luca, do you know what a receding hairline is?
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Receding hairline.
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I mean, it's something about the hair loss.
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Yes, exactly.
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So my hairline is here.
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You can see, this is my hairline.
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And when you have the receding hairline, you start to lose the hair here and here.
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Let me check it.
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Hmm this is something trouble.
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Oh no no no no don't say that don't say that please.
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Okay Sam, what do you prefer?
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A dry or matte effect or do you prefer a wet or slick effect?
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I think I prefer a dry matte effect.
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Dry matte, okay.
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Okay.
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So Luca is now going to put some wax in my hair to give me a new style.
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So a matte effect means it's not shiny.
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Not shiny.
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Not shiny.
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And it's dry so my hair doesn't look wet, right?
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Yeah. Do you like it?
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Yeah, I like it.
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It looks really good.
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Perfect.
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Thank you, Luca.
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Thank you.
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Thank you, Sam.
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Okay, let's see if you know these different types of hairstyles that you can get.
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What do you call this hairstyle?
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Okay, those are called dreadlocks, or you can call them dreads for short.
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Dreadlocks.
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And this one?
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That is called a ponytail.
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a ponytail.
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I look great with a ponytail.
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And what about these ones?
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They are pigtails.
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When you have two, they are called pigtails.
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And that one, that is called a bun.
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And we also call it a man bun when a man has one of these.
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And what about this?
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In this picture, I'm just bald.
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I have no hair.
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I'm bold.
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Okay what about in this picture here?
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In this picture my fringe is stuck up and this we call a quiff, a quiff.
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And finally what about this one?
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That is called a mohawk or a mohican, mohawk or mohican.
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British English mohican, American mohawk.
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Got it?
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Great!
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Let me know which hairstyle you think is best in the comments.
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A huge thank you to Luca and Manroom for collaborating with me on this video.
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If you're local or in Trieste drop on by not only are they great hairdressers
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and barbers but they're also lovely people too.
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Okay guys there we go I've got my haircut
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and I've taught you some English doing it a massive thank you to Luca.
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Thank you a lot.
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Appreciate it so much check out his social media as well to learn more about hairdressing
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and barbering is it called barbering yeah doing the barber doing the beard
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and I'll see you in the next video bye bye bye
Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
Engaging with this video on how to get a haircut in English provides a practical speaking context that is both relatable and useful. By practicing phrases youโll likely use in real-life situations, you reinforce your language skills while building confidence in your conversations. The context of a barbershop or hair salon is common and prevalent, making this video an excellent resource for learners aiming to enhance their everyday English vocabulary.
Additionally, interacting with the video allows for shadow speech exercises, where you mimic and repeat the speakerโs phrases, helping you improve your English pronunciation. This method not only aids in retention but also develops your ability to respond naturally in conversations about hairstyling, grooming, and personal care.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
As you listen to the video, pay attention to these key expressions and structures that can enhance your conversational skills:
- โCan I get my haircut, please?โ - This polite expression is essential for requesting services, especially in English-speaking environments.
- โI need to clean my hair with waterโ - Notice the use of the verb "need," which is crucial for expressing necessities or requirements in conversations.
- โWhat do we call this in English?โ - This question structure encourages clarification and is often used to enhance understanding in discussions.
- โHairspray helps your hairstyle stay in placeโ - This sentence shows how to explain functions or purposes, which is an important skill when sharing information in English.
- โThe B is silentโ - This phrase introduces the concept of silent letters in English pronunciation, which can significantly affect speaking clarity.
Using these expressions in practice sessions can bridge the gap between your current English knowledge and more advanced conversational skills.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When learning vocabulary related to haircare, it's essential to focus on pronunciation, as some words can be tricky. Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for:
- โShampooโ - Make sure to pronounce it correctly as sham-poo, avoiding the common mistake of saying โsham-pow.โ
- โConditionerโ - Ensure to articulate every syllable clearly to avoid dropping the 'n' sound.
- โCombโ - Remember that the 'B' at the end is silent, so it's pronounced as kohm.
- โScissorsโ - This word can challenge many learners due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. Focus on saying โsih-zersโ and ensure to emphasize both syllables.
Practicing these words through shadowing can greatly improve English pronunciation. Listen closely and repeat after the speaker to master these challenging terms.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.